DUBAI: How many lightbulbs does it take to change an airport? Dubai Airports and Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) gave their answer recently announcing a joint project to replace 150,000 conventional lamps at Dubai International (DXB), including all high-mast floodlights on the apron and streetlights, with energy efficient LED bulbs. When combined with plans to erect a photovoltaic (PV) …

DUBAI: Emirates and UAE Team Emirates today helped cyclists ride high during the first day of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Cycling enthusiasts tested their skills and casually rode with UAE Team Emirates at Al Qudra cycling track, starting at Last Exit and making their way to a sprint finish at Al Qudra Lakes and beyond. The event included Emirates Group employees, families, …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marked aviation history yesterday as the A380 landed in Russia’s northern capital, St. Petersburg. Welcomed at 20:50 local time at Pulkovo International Airport (LED), this is the first time the iconic double decker aircraft has landed in St. Petersburg. A welcome ceremony was held at the airport in attendance of Vadim Besperstov, Emirates …

MOSCOW: Starting from 28 October 2018, Aeroflot will launch regular flights between Moscow Sheremetyevo and Dubai World Central (DWC), the airline’s second destination in the United Arab Emirates. Daily flights on comfortable Boeing 737-800 aircraft will operate on the following schedule (all times local): – flight SU 522 will depart Moscow Sheremetyevo at 22:10 and arrive in DWC at 03:30. …

DUBAI: Emirates, one of the world’s most awarded airlines for its industry-leading services, invites global travellers to “Fly Better” with the launch of its bold new brand promise. “On this day in 1985, Emirates flew its first customers from Dubai to Karachi. While the airline has grown exponentially since, our promise to customers remains unchanged – flying Emirates means enjoying …

DUBAI: To mark the upcoming Diwali Festival, Dubai Duty Free rolled out a series of special promotions including a 20% discount offer on November 1st and 2nd for all arriving and departing passengers travelling through Dubai International and Al Maktoum International Airport ahead of the Festival of Lights celebration. The promotion offers customers a 20% discount on a range of categories on …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has pledged its renewed commitment to supporting tourism into Vietnam and bilateral trade, with a special focus on Ho Chi Minh City, by signing global marketing agreements to promote tourism to the city from the United Arab Emirates and encouraging trade and investment. H.E. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, the Chairman of the People’s …

BIZ TODAY REPORT ABU DHABI: ASIS Boats is once again the trendsetter in the leisure RHIB market with the launch of its latest innovation: the ASIS Amphibious Beachlander at the first Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS). “We are very thrilled to have exhibited our boats in our home turf so we can share the success that ASIS Boats has …

DUBAI: Cycling enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels will be able to casually ride, as well as test their physical skills, endurance and determination when UAE Team Emirates makes a stop this Friday, 26th October at the Al Qudra cycling track to mark the first day of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. The event is open to Emirates Group employees, …

MUSCAT: As it continues to ramp up its tourism campaigns in its quest to meet the government’s ambitious 2040 target of 11 million visitors and the objectives of Oman Tourism Strategy, the Oman Ministry of Tourism has announced its support for the much talked-about food festival Muscat Eat. To be held from November 15 to 17, 2018 at the Al …